LENG2107 English Intermediate 1
After successfully completing this course, students can write short, structured paragraphs on personal opinions. They can also participate in structured debates and give formal presentations on social issues. They can understand articles, blogs, and written and spoken narratives. In addition, they will be aware of their strengths and weaknesses in English, and can make autonomous learning decisions to improve their level.
Intermediate 1 is the third course the English for the Undergraduate Program in Languages and Culture (EPLC). and takes a holistic, integrated approach to the learning of English for General Purposes. Students will receive input and practice on reading, writing, listening, speaking, pronunciation and lexico-grammar. The majority of the course will be focused on general English instruction from the textbooks Cambridge Empower B1 and will be supplemented with academic English tasks and extensive reading.
This student-centered course runs for 16 weeks, and it consists of five 1.5-hour face-to-face classes and about 1.5 hours of individual work per week. The course is divided into three modules: module 1 and 2 are five weeks each and module 3 is six weeks. During class time, students are encouraged to participate in different activities that will help them improve their language abilities and critical thinking skills. Group work, cooperative work, and peer-assessment are also part of every face-to-face class.
As a way to support their learning process, students are also required to work on technology-enhanced exercises during an extended period of time both inside and outside the classroom. These activities constitute an important assessment tool throughout the semester since students are expected to demonstrate the achievement of the learning goals proposed for each module. During their independent work time, students are expected to do practice activities for the different language skills, work on their tasks, or complete any unfinished work to strengthen their English skills.
Periodo en el que se ofrece el curso
202410
Idioma en el que se ofrece el curso
Español
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